Head of Finance

3 weeks ago


Bristol UK, South West England, United Kingdom Protection Group International Full time

Head of Finance


PGI is a global consultancy that helps organisations build digital resilience. We deploy our people to implement solutions on behalf of clients or to support them in developing their own capabilities. Our vision is a world resilient to digital threats and online harm. To achieve this, we need to grow our team of talented and passionate people.


Our clients include some of the most well-known global brands, national governments, and innovative growing businesses. We operate in an exciting, fast-growing sector that bears increasing relevance and importance to nation-states, corporates, universities, and NGOs.


What you’ll be doing


The Head of Finance role is a key leadership position within PGI, acting as the number two to the CFO and a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). You will lead initiatives, provide robust financial scrutiny and challenge, and represent the finance function across the business.


Planning and reporting

  • Coordinating the annual budgeting process with stakeholders across the business
  • Keeping an up to date projection of current full year performance
  • Identifying and communicating risks and opportunities to the plan
  • Holding functional leaders accountable for delivery of the plan
  • Monthly reporting of results and supporting information, internally and externally


Senior Leadership Team (SLT)

  • Partnering to the group as the finance expert, eg accounting and tax implications, scenario planning, what if analysis.
  • Adding finance input to live organisational and operational challenges.
  • Holding the group to account on delivery of the financial result and monitoring progress. against targets.
  • Reviewing and challenging of business case proposals.


Financial Control

  • Leading on audit and tax compliance, acting as main point of contact for PGI.
  • Reviewing initial draft of month end before presenting to the CFO.
  • Cashflow management.
  • Owning commission calculations and reviewing payroll before it is committed.
  • Continual review and improvement of the controls environment.


Team leadership and management

  • Coaching of the team to produce robust financial results.
  • Leading and motivating the finance team to be more outward facing.


On day one you will bring:


  • Strong financial accounting and control skills, balanced with commercial support and decision-making awareness.
  • Ideally a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) or significant similar experience with a willingness to continue developing knowledge.
  • Expertise in producing data-driven reports and providing insightful analysis.
  • A continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency.
  • A proactive approach to challenging existing processes.
  • Advanced MS Office and systems skills to lead solution development.
  • Effective relationship-building and influencing skills.
  • Sound judgement on when to delve into details and when to delegate tasks.
  • Previous responsibility for a full month-end process, including reporting.
  • Analytical, organised, and able to manage priorities.


Diversity


We're a British company that loves to work on a global scale. What makes us stand out? The amazing diversity of our team By making sure our workforce is diverse, equitable, and inclusive, we're able to hold true to our values. In our line of work, the problems we tackle are anything but ordinary; that’s why we need fresh perspectives and unique solutions from every corner of our team. So yeah, diversity is at the heart of what we do. It's what makes us strong, innovative, and ready to take on any challenge that comes our way. Together, we're creating something truly special


Accessibility


We understand that everyone has unique needs, so we're all about making things easier for you. Whether it's overcoming physical or non-physical obstacles at work, we're here to help.


When it comes to the hiring process, we've got your back. We want to make it as accessible as possible for you. But if you have any doubts, questions, or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to chat and provide the support you need


No Recruitment Agencies- We kindly request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding these positions. We are looking to connect directly with candidates who are eager to join our team at PGI and are not interesting in engaging with any agencies.



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